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Changes on the way!
More new changes on the way. . . Here is the line up of changes. The old blogs are coming down and going away. So if you follow my blogs -- jump on facebook to keep up with recipes, cooking tips, and product sales. https://www.facebook.com/Cooking.Chef.KimberleyPampered Chef is only a part of my business. You will be able to find articles about cooking, cooking tips, kitchenware reviews and sometimes great idea for a good...
Cheese-topped guacamole for Cinco de Mayo appetizer
One of the best things about being a food writer and authoris trying different recipes and foods from other chefs. As a fairly decent cook, I love to sample andtry to duplicate recipes and dishes. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. The recipeI am featuring in this post was so jam packed with flavor I just had to share. This is a fantastic recipe for a cheese-topped guacamolethat I think is just adds...
May Parties: Kentucky Derby Day appetizers and drinks
May isfull of opportunities to shine as a ?Queen of Entertaining?. There is Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derbyjust to start the month of entertaining off in the right light ? and on thesame Saturday. If you have cooking and hosting abilities that leans towards a Latinflair, try your hand at a Cinco De Mayo Al fresco Brunch. If you enjoy the southern cuisine of the US,then try a Kentucky Derby Party centered on the TV for viewing of...
Dublin prawn cocktail for an Easter dinner party
Easter is just a week away and it is time for me to thinkabout the annual Easter brunch or dinner party. I haven?t decided just what my menu will be, but I know it will includelamb and these delicious appetizer prawns. Shrimp cocktail is so retro, but I love them! This is an Irish version with a littledifferent sauce -- just right for my Irish Spirit. Not your typical red cocktailsauce. In the US, we call prawns --...
Retro salmon deviled eggs and sparkling wine add zip to a Mad Men Party
Deviled eggs are fun and easy to make. The tasty eggs can be plain or dressed updepending on the party. For a Mad MenCocktail Party, you would want to go with something very retro ? Smoked Salmon DeviledEgg was big in the late 50s and early 60s. Paired with a sparkling wine, these little cocktail morsels can be thehit of the party. 8 large eggs1/2 cup finely choppedsmoked salmon (2 ounces)1/3 cup mayonnaise2 cornichons, cut...
April is Bamboo Month at Pampered Chef
I wanted you to be among the first to know that eleven of our most popular bamboo pieces are 60% off in April. It?s a great time to add to your collection. Let?s look at dates?your friends will be so excited to learn about our new recipes that cost around $2 per serving. Let?s gather your co-workers and friends together for a Happy Hour Show?it?s going to be fun! I have a few dates available. Email or call me today, and we?ll get you on the...
Irish Coffee dessert for St. Patricks Day or any day
Irish Coffee MeringueThis recipe comes from Chef Emily J Kay of Dublin?s Brooks Hotel. She describes it as ?a chilled out version of a classic Irish taste with a crunchy texture.? I call it a party in a glass.Serves 4Everyday should be St Patrick's DayPreparation time: 30 minutesOr 15 minutes if meringue is store-boughtCooking time: 1 hour for meringue (if making from scratch),10 minutes for everything elseIngredients:For the...
Crispy Zucchini Fries Appetizers
This is one of my favorite new recipes from Pampered Chef. Since they came out with the new french fry cutter, I've been going crazy. First it was the potato fries, then came the sweet potato fries, now I've branched out to the zucchini fries. What next????? 1 medium zucchini 1 1/2 cups large fat-free seasoned restaurant-style croutons (see Cook's Tip) 1 oz Parmesan cheese,...
Cocktails for St. Patrick?s Day
Tired of my usual cocktails of Guinness and Jameson, I was looking for a fewnew cocktails to serve to my Irish clients and guests for our favorite holiday ?St. Patrick?s Day. During my search, Iran across these two recipes from FineCooking. I love both cocktails andwould recommend them for your next party. Enjoy and Happy St. Patrick?s Day to allreading public. Eve?s Black HeartSimilar to a Black Velvet, which is made...
WINE PAIRING FAVORITE
Looking through my early morning emails, I found this recipe in the Food and Wine Newsletter. I think this recipe is great just to share just before Lent. Ash Wednesday is coming up next week and then Lenten fish and veggy meals will be our focus. So I will start with this great favorite...."Raw fennel isone of wine's great adversaries. When I cook it down, the flavor mellows and isgreat with a...
